Classification | |
Type | Rouge |
Marque | La Nerthe |
Millésime | 2009 |
Pays | France |
Région | Rhone |
Raisin | Rhone Blend |
Volume | |
État | Extrait de son coffret en bois d'origine |
Étiquette | Parfait |
Stock | 0 |
The 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape is performing even better from bottle than it did last year. Composed of 47% Grenache, 38% Syrah and 15% Mourvedre, it is surprisingly soft and evolved for La Nerthe, but that actually gives the wine additional appeal. Its dense ruby/purple hue is followed by aromas of blue and black fruits, lavender, licorice, truffles and garrigue.
Bold spice and warm linzer torte aromas lead to a racy beam of cherry compote, plum sauce and raspberry coulis. The long, spice- and toast-filled finish is showy.